Needlework - Curved Packing Needle (JJ&S)

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John James & Sons

Overview

Metal tool: one end of shaft has a needle hole, the other end is curved.

Historical information

CURVED PACKING NEEDLE by John James & Sons, England.

A curved packing needle is a type of hand sewing needle with a semi‑circular or gently arched shape designed to make it easier to stitch in tight, awkward, or curved spaces where a straight needle would be awkward or difficult to use.

The “packing” term often comes from its traditional use in upholstery, mattress, rug, or cushion repair — tasks where you need to push the needle through thick, layered, or padded materials without straining your hands

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-124-2026.219

Item type

Needlework Equipment

Themes

Art and Design

Leisure

Material

Metal

Inscriptions and markings

Along shaft, the inscription "JJ&S England"

Contextual information

These special needles are used for coarsely sewing mats or other thickly-woven firm materials, they can also be used for tapestry weaving. Unlike regular sewing needles, they have blunt tips to prevent splitting yarn plies and large eyes to accommodate thicker yarns or multiple strands, making threading easier and smoother during weaving projects

Keywords

sewing

Needlework Equipment

Place made

England, United Kingdom

Primary significance criteria

Artistic or aesthetic significance

Social or spiritual significance

Last modified

Friday, 14 August, 2026

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